Policy Advisor

What We Do

Policy Advisors use analysis and research tactics to advise schools, administrators, government, and lawmakers on how to make better policies within their field. They utilize knowledge and experience in political and legal issues to design influential strategies for policy making in different organizations.

Work Environment

A Policy Advisor usually finds work within a nongovernmental organization, NGO, healthcare industry, political industry, or non-profit organization.

How to Become

Candidates for this position should hold a master's degree or doctorate in political science, or another focus close to this field of work.

Job Outlook

The outlook for this position shows a possible employment increase of 21% by 2020.

Salary

The average national salary of jobs for Policy Advisor was $ 54,000.00 with a high confidence ranking based on over 250 sources. Average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings nationwide are 8% lower than average salaries for all job postings nationwide.

Training & Certification Requirements

There's no specialized certification, although training is an asset.

Education Requirements

Easily find and compare Bachelor's, Master's & PhD Psychology programs required for a Policy Advisor.

Compare the Top Salary Sites

We've researched the salary levels for Policy Advisor from the top 3 job websites including Indeed.com, Careerbuilder.com and SimplyHired.com. Below are the compared salaries for Policy Advisor:
Below are the salaries for Policy Advisor, as quoted by the top job websites:

$ 54,000.00	$ 94,180.00	$ 67,000.00

Average Salaries Across the Country

The following lists ranks salaries in each state around the country.

Alabama - $ 54,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 13
Average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings in Alabama are 1% higher than average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Policy Advisor $ 54,000.00
Alaska - $ 40,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 48
Average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings in Alaska are 25% lower than average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Policy Advisor $ 40,000.00
Arizona - $ 44,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 44
Average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings in Arizona are 17% lower than average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Policy Advisor $ 44,000.00
Arkansas - $ 54,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 14
Average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings in Arkansas are the same as average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Policy Advisor $ 54,000.00
California - $ 58,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 7
Average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Policy Advisor $ 58,000.00
Colorado - $ 48,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 32
Average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Policy Advisor $ 48,000.00
Connecticut - $ 62,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 4
Average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings in Connecticut are 15% higher than average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Policy Advisor $ 62,000.00
DC - $ 67,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 1
Average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings in Washington, DC are 24% higher than average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Policy Advisor $ 67,000.00
Delaware - $ 47,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 38
Average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings in Delaware are 12% lower than average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Policy Advisor $ 47,000.00
Florida - $ 50,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 27
Average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings in Florida are 7% lower than average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Policy Advisor $ 50,000.00
Georgia - $ 61,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 5
Average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings in Georgia are 14% higher than average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Policy Advisor $ 61,000.00
Hawaii - $ 34,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 51
Average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings in Hawaii are 37% lower than average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Policy Advisor $ 34,000.00
Idaho - $ 36,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 50
Average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings in Idaho are 33% lower than average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Policy Advisor $ 36,000.00
Illinois - $ 61,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 6
Average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings in Illinois are 13% higher than average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Policy Advisor $ 61,000.00
Indiana - $ 52,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 19
Average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings in Indiana are 4% lower than average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Policy Advisor $ 52,000.00
Iowa - $ 53,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 16
Average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Policy Advisor $ 53,000.00
Kansas - $ 49,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 28
Average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings in Kansas are 9% lower than average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Policy Advisor $ 49,000.00
Kentucky - $ 46,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 42
Average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 15% lower than average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Policy Advisor $ 46,000.00
Louisiana - $ 47,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 39
Average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 13% lower than average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Policy Advisor $ 47,000.00
Maine - $ 48,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 33
Average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings in Maine are 12% lower than average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Policy Advisor $ 48,000.00
Maryland - $ 55,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 10
Average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings in Maryland are 3% higher than average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Policy Advisor $ 55,000.00
Massachusetts - $ 65,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 2
Average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings in Massachusetts are 20% higher than average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Policy Advisor $ 65,000.00
Michigan - $ 55,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 11
Average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings in Michigan are 1% higher than average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Policy Advisor $ 55,000.00
Minnesota - $ 47,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 40
Average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Policy Advisor $ 47,000.00
Mississippi - $ 56,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 9
Average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings in Mississippi are 4% higher than average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Policy Advisor $ 56,000.00
Missouri - $ 53,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 17
Average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Policy Advisor $ 53,000.00
Montana - $ 48,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 34
Average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings in Montana are 11% lower than average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Policy Advisor $ 48,000.00
Nebraska - $ 39,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 49
Average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Policy Advisor $ 39,000.00
Nevada - $ 42,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 45
Average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings in Nevada are 22% lower than average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Policy Advisor $ 42,000.00
New Hampshire - $ 53,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 18
Average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings in New Hampshire are 1% lower than average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Policy Advisor $ 53,000.00
New Jersey - $ 58,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 8
Average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings in New Jersey are 8% higher than average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Policy Advisor $ 58,000.00
New Mexico - $ 47,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 41
Average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings in New Mexico are 12% lower than average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Policy Advisor $ 47,000.00
New York - $ 65,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 3
Average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings in New York are 21% higher than average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Policy Advisor $ 65,000.00
North Carolina - $ 51,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 23
Average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Policy Advisor $ 51,000.00
North Dakota - $ 48,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 35
Average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings in North Dakota are 11% lower than average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Policy Advisor $ 48,000.00
Ohio - $ 51,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 24
Average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings in Ohio are 4% lower than average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Policy Advisor $ 51,000.00
Oklahoma - $ 49,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 29
Average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings in Oklahoma are 8% lower than average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Policy Advisor $ 49,000.00
Oregon - $ 51,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 25
Average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings in Oregon are 5% lower than average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Policy Advisor $ 51,000.00
Pennsylvania - $ 52,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 20
Average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Policy Advisor $ 52,000.00
Rhode Island - $ 49,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 30
Average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings in Rhode Island are 8% lower than average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Policy Advisor $ 49,000.00
South Carolina - $ 52,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 21
Average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings in South Carolina are 3% lower than average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Policy Advisor $ 52,000.00
South Dakota - $ 41,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 47
Average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings in South Dakota are 24% lower than average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Policy Advisor $ 41,000.00
Tennessee - $ 49,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 31
Average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings in Tennessee are 8% lower than average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Policy Advisor $ 49,000.00
Texas - $ 52,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 22
Average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings in Texas are 3% lower than average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Policy Advisor $ 52,000.00
Utah - $ 42,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 46
Average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings in Utah are 22% lower than average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Policy Advisor $ 42,000.00
Vermont - $ 48,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 36
Average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings in Vermont are 11% lower than average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Policy Advisor $ 48,000.00
Virginia - $ 54,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 15
Average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings in Virginia are the same as average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Policy Advisor $ 54,000.00
Washington - $ 55,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 12
Average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings in Washington are 1% higher than average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Policy Advisor $ 55,000.00
West Virginia - $ 51,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 26
Average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings in West Virginia are 6% lower than average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Policy Advisor $ 51,000.00
Wisconsin - $ 48,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 37
Average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings in Wisconsin are 11% lower than average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Policy Advisor $ 48,000.00
Wyoming - $ 45,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 43
Average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings in Wyoming are 17% lower than average Policy Advisor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Policy Advisor $ 45,000.00

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